Applied Environmental Science Minor (Level 3)
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 3)
Geography Dual Honours (Level 3)
Geography Major (Level 3)
Geography Minor (Level 3)
Geography Single Honours (Level 3)
Geology Major (Level 3)
Geology Major (Level 3)
Geoscience Single Honours (Level 3)
Geoscience Single Honours (Level 3)
Physical Geography Dual Honours (Level 3)
Physical Geography Major (Level 3)
Physical Geography Minor (Level 3)
The Earth&©s environment has been constantly changing throughout the history of the planet, and continuing change will have a serious impact on human activity. However, our understanding of how the environment changes is incomplete, and thus our ability to predict and adapt to future change is limited. This module aims to examine the key issues and debates about global environmental change. In particular, it aims to highlight the relationships between global environmental change and the characteristics of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes, and to recognize the contested and limited nature of knowledge in this very dynamic subject.
of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes, and to recognize the contested and limited nature of knowledge in this very dynamic subject.
research at the forefront of the discipline. [1,2,3,4]
Knowledge and understanding of the relationships between global environmental change and the
characteristics of the Earth's surface processes and landscapes. [1,2,3,4]
Awareness of the dynamic, plural and contested nature of the subject area, and the role played by
geographers in advancing knowledge and understanding. [1,2,3,4]
Ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate material whilst recognizing the contested and
limited nature of knowledge in the discipline of global environmental change. [1,2,3,4]
Assessment preparation (in-class assessments x 2) 30 hours
Coursework preparation (essay) 45 hours
Guided independent study (including exam revision) 55 hours
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